VAT Project Accountant (In-House Retail Group) - 6 Months Temp

ROLE: VAT Project Accountant (In-House - Retail Group)

DURATION: 5-6 months

SALARY: Day Rate (£200 - £240 Inside IR35)

LOCATION: London

THE ROLE:

An exciting role working for a UK head-quartered international retail group with a recognisable brand presence has come to the market. Due to the business growing leading to an increase of work, this is an excellent opportunity for candidates with some in-house experience to join a reputable company and play a key part in their current projects.

As the VAT accountant, you will work closely to the Head of Tax as you will be responsible for undertaking a significant cash-recovery and reconciliation project, spanning the group, working with internal and external parties to resolve matters to the benefit of the company. This will also include leading on tax accounting projects as you will be the first point of contact on tax related matters.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Investigate historic VAT issues within a group, with a view to establishing underlying causes and resolving to a point of conclusion to the benefit of the company.
* Liaise with tax authorities and external advisors to ensure all outstanding refunds are recovered in a timely manner.
* Providing responses to HMRC queries relating to VAT disclosures made by company, and other UK VAT queries.
* Supporting on European VAT issues, collection of customs documentation to support Import VAT recovery - working closely with customs brokers where needed.
* Act as a thought-leader and internal consultant, documenting procedures to be followed in future to avoid internal reconciliation issues, and mitigate threat of non-recovery of VAT.

The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years' experience in a similar role, a strong VAT background, or an Accountant with a keen interest in VAT.

Please send your CV for consideration. Or for more information, please contact me on or on 07562514078.